The name Perseus is usually given to a Boy.
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The origin of the name lies in Greek.
Perseus is pronounced as PUR-see-uhs
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Perseus is an English name with Old Greek origins and it means 'destroyer'.
Summary
Pronunciation
PUR-see-uhs
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Meaning
The meaning is 'Destroyer'.
Pronunciation
PUR-see-uhs
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Meaning
Possibly derived from Greek πέρθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy".
In Greek mythology
Perseus was a hero who was said to have founded the ancient city of Mycenae.
He was the son of
Zeus and Danaë. Mother and child were exiled by Danaë's father Acrisius, and
Perseus was raised
On the island of Seriphos. The king of the island compelled
Perseus to kill the Gorgon
Medusa, who was so ugly that anyone who gazed upon her was turned to stone. After obtaining winged sandals and other tools from the gods,
He succeeded
In his task by looking at
Medusa In the reflection of his shield and slaying her
In her sleep.
On his return
He defeated a sea monster
In order to save
Andromeda, who became his wife.
Pronunciation
/per.sěu̯s/(Classical Greek) /ˈpɜɹ.si.əs/(English)